We Remember
Serwa, Mary
November 18, 1931 — November 30, 2011
Nov 18, 1931 – Nov 30, 2011.
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Mary Serwa on November 30, 2011. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, Albert, in 2001, as well as her brother, Mark Taylor and sisters Liz Taylor and Lil Titanich.
Mary is survived by her son, David and his sons Ryan, Derrick (Christine) and Levi as well as her daughters Darlene Laramie and Yvonne Svensson and Darlene’s children Taylor Laramie (Tanie) and Jaime Edmondson (Shaun) and by her close friend Jerry Sandhu. She will be sorely missed by her many grand dogs.
Mary is also survived by five of her eight siblings: Cass Bailly, Anne Stephanow, Florence Hewko, Lorraine (Fred) Boyanski, Fred (Gloria) Taylor and many nieces and nephews as well as her in-laws, Frank Serwa , Ernie Serwa, Eddie Serwa (Marj), Irene Serwa, Aunt Helen Serwa, Mike & Mary Syrnyk,& Adam & Adeline Semeniuk.
Mary’s adventurous spirit took her from Roblin, Manitoba in the early 1950’s to Kelowna where she met and married Albert, the love of her life. Long-time Glenmore residents, Mary and Albert ran the family farm and many other businesses over the years. Mary was dedicated to her community and served four terms as a city alderman from 1973 to 1982. She also served on the Regional District, the Glenmore Irrigation District and was a founding member of the Grape Growers Association.
Join us for a Celebration of Mary’s Life on Wednesday, December 7th at 1:00pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
Service
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Location
Springfield Funeral Home
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s family and friends in this time of grief, and know that heaven needed another angel. God Bless.
Darlene: Very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I’m sure the “grand-dogs” will miss her very much. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Dear Dave,
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Denise
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, Our Deepest Sympathy goes to the Serwa family at this unpleasent time.this comes from a former employee of Serwa bulldozing. Howard.
Many happy memories of Mary (and Albert). They were friends of my parents and I can remember many a time spending dinners at their house watching election results! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
David. Darlene and others…
Sorry to hear about your sudden loss.
Mary was one of a kind. She was determined in her own way but had a soft heart of gold. I’ll remember her for her hard work and effort in lifting herself, Albert and the family up from tough beginnings. Our sincere condolences to the whole family.
Al and Vivian. Victoria.
Dear Derrick, David, Ryan and Levi,
I have so many great memories of Mary and being in Mary’s home for family dinners Thinking of her car driving up the drive way in the early hours of summer mornings while the dogs chased it makes me smile. I’m thinking of all of you today and I hope you’re doing well during his sad time. Ashley
Mom just called and I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember growing up with Darlene and David and all those Christmas Parties. Remember that time we made the circle with gasoline and your mother came running out of the house asking what was wrong with us? I still remember telling Debbie that gooseberries were poisonous and we made her drink a mixture of baking soda and water. The good times we shared with you and your mother and father will always be remembered and words cannot express how deeply my sorrow is for your loss of not only your mother but one heck of a woman.
David and Darlene:
Sorry to hear about the sudden passing of your Mom. Many memories of her and your Dad over many years. I am unable to attend the celebration of life. She was certainly very colourfull and will be missed by many.
Harold and Ev
Dear Darlene and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s sudden passing.Darlene, you probably have never known this,but I had the pleasure of meeting your mom in the bank where I worked.Mary would always come to me and we would talk about anything from politics,family,grand children, ect.Your mom had such a wonderful sense of humour.We had a lot of good laughs together.Wishing you and all your family my sincere condolences.I will really miss Mary. Sincerely,Cheri Janzen(Cheryl Welder)
Darlene, Taylor, Jaime, Dave, Ryan, Derek, and Levi. There is so much I could say about Mary and having been part of the family for many years I have stories, so many stories. But they shall remain in my heart, for that is where they were forged and that is where they are treasured. Mom was unique, she was opinionated, passionate, compassionate and willing to compromise. Her family was her world and nothing would bring her more joy than to have everyone gathered even just for a Sunday dinner of Kentucky Fried Chicken. I will always remember her first words when she met me for the first time after Darlene and I had eloped. “I hate you because you denied Darlene’s father the right to walk his daughter down the aisle.” She then proceeded to tell me I was a tall drink of water and to sit down cause I was hurting her neck and then proceeded to make me breakfast, which included everything but the kitchen sink. It took no time at all for her and Albert to become my parents in every sense of the word, and I am sure they would shake their heads at this gawky city kid trying to adjust to country living. I know they loved me, and they know in turn that I loved them. I so wish I could be there not only to say goodbye to a woman who was so multi-faceted and brilliant in each facet, but as well to be with you all so that we could celebrate this unstoppable courageous and outrageous spirit that we called mom and grandma. I love you all. James Laramie
David and Darlene, there are no words, none. Your mother was one of the most incredible women there ever was. My heart breaks for you and your fmailies. I think of all the years, all the times, all the laughter, all the tears…my thoughts and prayers are with you all. from Gary & Linda Woodrow (nee Steele)
Dave and Darlene
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. We will miss her but have great memories of her and your dad coming to Pine with a load of fruit. All us kids would go bonkers when they would drive up. Aunty was always fun to be around. We will all be thinking of you this christmas. Be well.
Dear Mary, Glenmore will be a poorer place without you. Thank you for your friendship and your intellect.